Basic Prayers
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Open prayer →Christian Reality
Catholic Prayer Book
Prayers for daily life, the liturgy, and personal spiritual growth.
Basic Prayers
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; a…
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Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Open prayer →Marian Prayers
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, …
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The Angelus
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary... Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me accordi…
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Regina Caeli (Queen of Heaven)
Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia. For he whom thou wast worthy to bear, alleluia, hath risen as he said, alleluia. Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoi…
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Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our si…
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We Fly to Thy Patronage (Sub tuum praesidium)
We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and bles…
Open prayer →Marian Prayers
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, wa…
Open prayer →Professions of Faith
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, b…
Open prayer →Prayers to Angels
Angel of God
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Open prayer →Prayers to Angels
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; …
Open prayer →Prayers to Jesus Christ
Soul of Christ (Anima Christi)
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strength…
Open prayer →Prayers to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created. And thou …
Open prayer →Eucharistic Prayers
O Sacred Banquet (O Sacrum Convivium)
O sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is give…
Open prayer →Prayers for the Dead
Eternal Rest
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Open prayer →Grace at Meals
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Open prayer →Grace at Meals
Grace After Meals
We give thee thanks, almighty God, for all thy benefits, who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.
Open prayer →Acts of the Theological Virtues
Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that thou art one God in three divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; I believe that thy divine Son became man, and die…
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Act of Hope
O my God, relying on thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of thy grace, and life everlasting, through the me…
Open prayer →Acts of the Theological Virtues
Act of Love
O my God, I love thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because thou art all good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for…
Open prayer →Penitential Prayers
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend th…
Open prayer →Prayers to Jesus Christ
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.
Open prayer →Liturgical Prayers
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Ho…
Open prayer →Liturgical Prayers
Lamb of God
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you…
Open prayer →Eucharistic Prayers
Lord, I Am Not Worthy
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Open prayer →Biblical Prayers
Canticle of Simeon
Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the …
Open prayer →Rosary
Rosary — peace
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate peace in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his word, and obtain for…
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Rosary — the Glorious Mysteries
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate the Glorious Mysteries in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his wor…
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Rosary — the Joyful Mysteries
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate the Joyful Mysteries in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his word,…
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